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Financial
From expert advice on investments and budgeting to discussions about economic trends and retirement planning, these articles aim to equip readers with the knowledge they need to manage their personal finances, make informed monetary decisions, and otherwise navigate the complexities of the financial world. Whether readying savings for the future or maneuvering day-to-day costs, the insightful advice equips readers to take control of their fiscal picture and achieve economic stability.
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Avoid These Social Security Traps
How wise are your Social Security decisions? Social Security benefits account for approximately one of every three dollars received by US retirees, yet many Americans...
Create Your Own Target-Date Fund
About 40 million Americans have invested in target-date funds (TDFs), those ready-made, all-weather portfolios of stock and bond funds that automatically grow more conservative as...
Long-Term-Care Insurance Can Pay for In-Home Care
Many people would prefer to age at home rather than move into an assisted-living facility or nursing home. But for those who have or who...
Taxpayer Victories and Defeats
The IRS is always challenging taxpayers on matters ranging from business expenses to legal settlements to unusual assets. Thousands of these disputes annually wind up...
Go Rogue! Using Unconventional Wisdom to Guide Your Financial Decisions
Top economist and Wall Street gadfly Laurence J. Kotlikoff, PhD, believes that the way most of us go about planning our finances is all wrong....
How To Hire The Right Plumber At The Right Price
Overwhelmed by the thought of finding a plumber—a good one who will do the work correctly and charge you fairly? Here’s how to make sure...
Invest in High-End Collectibles with Fractional Shares
Want to own an original Declaration of Independence? A vintage Ferrari? A Warhol silkscreen? Now you can own a piece of a high- priced collectible…
Pros and Cons of Today’s Most Popular Retirement Locations
No retirement location is perfect. Be sure to take into consideration weather, economy, health services and more. Here are some popular places today—and the pros…
Bridging the Gap Between Siblings’ Finances
It can be difficult when one sibling has greater financial means than another. Here’s how to maintain your relationship despite your different financial situations.
Secrets To A Happier Retirement
Conventional wisdom says that planning a successful retirement is all about financial security—you focus on saving and growing a nest egg and creating a financial...
Little-Known Tools for Retirement and Estate Planning
The upsides of IRAs and living trusts for retirement and estate-planning are widely known, but even savvy savers might not be aware that there’s a...
